The High Priestess of Soul has been nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame:
Nina Simone’s unapologetic rage and accusatory voice named names and took no prisoners in the African-American struggle for equality in the early 1960s.
Her triumphant voice sang what it meant to be young, gifted and black in a sometimes unjust and troubled world.
Nina Simone is one of 19 nominees in the Class of 2018.
Information on the induction process is available here. Fans can vote for up to five nominees once a day. Voting is open through 11:59 p.m. on December 5.
As of this writing, Ms. Simone is trailing behind in fan votes.
An unvarnished truth-teller, Nina Simone worked her magic “for the whole round world to hear.” Let’s show her the love that’s in our hearts. Vote early and often.